Episode 203: Dave Taylor on 'Megatropolis'

The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast

It's the galaxy's greatest podcast - and The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast is back with another injection of Thrill-power for your ears.
It's Mega-City One as you’ve never seen it before! This week, Molch-R talks to artist Dave Taylor, one half of the creative team - with writer Kenneth Niemand - behind Megatropolis, the Elseworlds-style alternative take on the world of Judge Dredd. With its art deco stylings and noir atmosphere, this series from the Judge Dredd Megazine has alread proven a hit - and the first collection is out now!
Disgraced Officer Amy Jarra and Detective Joe ‘Choirboy’ Rico navigate the crime-ridden underbelly of the glamourous Metropolis, attempting to solve the murder of undercover Detective Fisher. Transforming Mega-City One into an art deco cityscape, Niemand and Taylor have spun a tale of futuristic noir with luscious art and jaw-dropping set pieces. Taylor chats to Molch-R about the artistic foundations of the series, reimagining beloved characters, making the familiar unfamiliar, and why he loves working for the Galaxy's Greatest Comic.
Got a theme or interview you’d like to hear? Let us know at [e-mail]
The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast is the award-winning podcast that takes you behind-the-scenes at the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with creator interviews, panels, and more! You can subscribe to the Thrill-Cast on your favourite podcast app, iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can also listen now at 2000AD.com/podcast or you can watch at youtube.com/2000ADonline